St Peters Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8PE is located in the St Peter's & Canalside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Peters Street, London, N1 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8PB, N1 8PD, N1 8NY, N1 8AH, N1 7FR, N1 8PY, N1 8NX, N1 7UA, N1 7FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8PE is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 46.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 8PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54% | 59% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 21.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 38.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 14.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.2% | 48.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 54.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 54.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 54.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 28.9% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.1% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Street was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Peters Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 126th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 152 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-12 | £443,080 |
| Flat 102 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,250 | 2020-01-10 | £512,762 |
| Flat 125 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-02-15 | £347,996 |
| Flat 101 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,300 | 2014-08-26 | £280,564 |
| Flat 129 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,950 | 2014-01-24 | £436,739 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8PE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 498 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 148 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 148 yd | |
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 175 yd | |
| Recharge and connect | 93 Windsor house, wenlock road | 193 yd | |
| Propercorn | Ground Floor Unit 1, 41 Wenlock Road | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 140 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 180 yd | |
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 221 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 307 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 320 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 320 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 488 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 506 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 238 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 475 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 508 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 572 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 260 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.